because if too many things are designated as anti-semitism, the entire concept begins to lose its meaning and intensity. And people start to ignore it and roll their eyes. I assume you're familiar with the Boy Who Cried Wolf?
because if too many things are designated as anti-semitism, the entire concept begins to lose its meaning and intensity. And people start to ignore it and roll their eyes. I assume you're familiar with the Boy Who Cried Wolf?
that's a complete non sequitur..how is this a frivolous accusation of antisemitism? obviously when it gets cheapened it gets taken less seriously, but how is this happening here
if that's what you think a non-sequitur is, maybe your misunderstanding of other terms makes more sense. I was directly answering your friggin question
so the very fact that Shapiro is jewish, while being accused of being a Svengali, makes it anti semitic? Seems pretty clear to me that the same theories would be circulating if the guy was named Tylor Kennedy Bridgelington
Because if you keep taking stuff that is harmless and not antisemitic at its core and crying that it’s antisemitic, people are going to start ignoring real antisemitism. And that right there is a problem, especially in today’s world where antisemitism is on the rise.
how is it harmless though this is another deflection
how is it a deflection? Most jews in this particular convo don't believe that insinuating PS was instrumental in that band's career (whether true or not) is anti semitic. These are people's beliefs and opinions. Which you keep asking for. and then when you get responses, you cry deflection. Why?
I’ll add that comparing jokes about PS to anti-semites spreading lies about Soros is weak AF. The Soros BS is motivated by antisemitism. The Pete stuff stems from his autobiography where he brags about making bands. Intent matters. Chop would’ve made the same joke if Shapiro’s last name was Smith.
I didn't even think chop was making a joke about Shapiro? he was defending the idea that they're not antisemitic by nature, but alao acknowledged that they can veer into that territory. you don't seem to think people ever have that intent which seems generous
and someone can admit to having a role in other bands success and people can still talk about said Jewish financier in a nefarious, antisemitic way. that's the exact reason I brought up Soros. not sure what's whack af about drawing parallels as I see them, out of genuine concern for antisemtism
or weak, whatever
I asked for a substantial reason why the Shapiro stuff isn't antisemitic, not for people to reiterate their feelings to me in 5 subsequent replies